The Felin Fach Griffin has been included at number 32 in The Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Pubs for 2026, in partnership with Timothy Taylor’s Landlord.

The Felin Fach Griffin is one of two EATDRINKSLEEP dining pubs with rooms included in this year’s list. Its sister inn, The Gurnard’s Head in West Penwith, is ranked at number 74. The list was revealed at a ceremony at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, on Monday 2 November.

A national listing with a local story

Run by EATDRINKSLEEP since 2000, The Felin Fach Griffin sits between Brecon and Hay-on-Wye, at the foot of the Black Mountains and close to Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. It has built its reputation as a dining pub with rooms: a place where an open fire, comfortable bedrooms, thoughtful cooking and a warm bar make it easy to slow down.

Originally from Carmarthenshire, Head Chef Gwenann Davies has led the kitchen at The Griffin since 2023. The team’s cooking reflects the Welsh larder and the landscape around the inn, with produce carefully sourced and served in food that is refined without losing its sense of place.

“We couldn’t be happier to be included in this list with a pile of other superb pubs that do excellent food. There may be fewer pubs across the country, but many of those that remain are operating at a level that is so much higher than it was.”

— Charles Inkin, EATDRINKSLEEP

Two inns, one EATDRINKSLEEP connection

The two listings also reflect the connection many guests already make between EATDRINKSLEEP’s inns. The Felin Fach Griffin and The Gurnard’s Head are different places in different landscapes, but both combine thoughtful food, relaxed hospitality and a strong sense of place. Guests who know one often make a point of visiting the other, whether for a meal, a stay or a seasonal event.

Winter reasons to visit

The Good Food Guide recognition arrives as The Griffin looks ahead to the quieter months, with a number of seasonal reasons to visit — including events and offers shared across the wider EATDRINKSLEEP family:

• Bottle Shop nights: Tuesdays at The Felin Fach Griffin, Wednesdays at The Gurnard’s Head and Thursdays at The Old Coastguard from 3 November, with wine for dining guests at approximate shop prices until the end of March.
• Tools Down Fridays: The Griffin’s Friday afternoon promotion includes Pint & a Pastry for £7.
• Beaujolais Day: This year’s Beaujolais Nouveau arrives on Thursday 19 November, with wines from Domaine des Marrans, a two-week prix fixe lunch menu and Supper Clubs at both The Griffin and The Gurnard’s Head that evening.
• The Village Feast: A communal Christmas lunch for local residents on Saturday 12 December, priced at £26 per person.
• The Winter Escape: At The Griffin and The Gurnard’s Head, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast is from £239–£259 per night, Sunday to Thursday, from 1 November until the end of March.

Dates, menus and availability may change, so check the latest information directly with The Felin Fach Griffin or The Gurnard’s Head before making plans.

Plan a visit

Explore The Felin Fach Griffin’s BBT business profile to find out more about its dining, rooms and location, then visit the official Felin Fach Griffin website to book a table, check room availability or find current seasonal information.

With autumn colour outside, a welcoming fire inside and the Black Mountains close by, the award recognises what guests have long valued about The Griffin: good food, generous hospitality and a reason to stay a little longer.

Image: The Felin Fach Griffin in autumn. Photograph by Paul Massey.